Throughout the film, Demetriou utilizes impermeable leather and warm, protective knits to unfold the story of a protected woman burdened with the dark secrets of the Crawford family. It’s only when she pieces the story together that she’s able to step into Verity’s shoes – or in this case, red valentino dress-And claim the lifestyle she deserves. At least, until Verity’s final letter casts doubt on Loewen’s self-righteous end.
Like Loewen herself, I left the theater with more questions than answers (though half of them were about the author’s impeccable collection of fall basics). Luckily, I’m a journalist and can go straight to the source to find out what Loewen actually wore — and how Jacqueline Demetriou styled Loewen’s cozy cottage wardrobe so effortlessly. WARNING: Minor spoilers ahead.
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Loven who wears jacket truth Tell her story more than any other item in her personal wardrobe. Before witnessing the bloody car crash that sets the tone for the film, she’s headed to a mysterious publishing meeting, wrapped in Theory’s classic, practical woolen coat. Demetriou was leaning toward a larger version of The Row before opting for a more “nondescript” option. “We got to a point where it was like, maybe this is too much, you know?” Demeterio explained. “You really don’t want it to look like an editorial because she’s playing this character. [The Theory coat] It became a little softer.”